Despite his unorthodox beliefs, Hong Xiuquan’s power was undeniable. The Taiping at its peak controlled almost a third of China’s heartland, and seemed poised to topple the Qing dynasty.
Read the article by James Carter: https://thechinaproject.com/2020/06/11/the-time-jesuss-younger-brother-led-a-revolution-in-china/
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